Material Handler

Florida Food Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Ingredients in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Material Handler to move and organize materials in the warehouse. You will receive, store, and distribute materials while ensuring inventory accuracy and safe handling.

You will also perform cycle counts and assist with inventory management to support on-time delivery. The role requires a high school diploma, prior warehouse experience, and a valid standup forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in material handling or warehouse roles preferred.
• Valid standup forklift certification required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and distribute materials in the warehouse.
• Inspect materials for damage and report issues.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Load/unload materials from trucks using warehouse equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area following GMPs and Food Safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organization

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Standup forklift

Job description

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Material Handler

Full Time Indirect Labor Indianapolis, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1567

Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company’s broad portfolio — including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions — enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. With vertically integrated capabilities and a proven track record of innovation and execution, Vibrant helps customers accelerate to market without compromise.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions.

As a Material Handler,you are responsible for moving and organizing materials within the warehouse. You will receive, store, and distribute materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring that materials are safely handled. The Material Handler will also be responsible for conducting regular cycle counts and assisting with inventory management.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receive incoming materials and compare them to purchase orders and packing lists for accuracy
• Inspect materials for any damage and report any issues to the supervisor
• Properly store materials in designated locations in the warehouse
• Pick and pack materials for outgoing orders, ensuring that they are accurately counted and properly packaged
• Load and unload materials onto trucks using forklifts or other warehouse equipment
• Perform regular cycle counts and reconciling any discrepancies
• Assist with inventory management by updating inventory records and conducting inventory audits
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of materials
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and quality standards, complying with Food Safety guidelines procedures, rules and regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Operates computer to access, enter and correct information

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as a material handler or in a similar warehouse role
• Valid standup forklift certification
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects